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1 MICROWAVE OVEN STOCK NO KNOW YOUR UNIT Read this booklet so you will be able to enjoy all the features in your Kenmore Microwave Oven. Record in space provided below the Model No. and the Serial No. of this appliance. Open the door to find the numbers on the front face of the cavity. Model No, '_ Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL , U.S.A. 3874W500864

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy. Respect it as an electric cooking appliance. Become familiar with microwave energy, its uses and limitations. The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not place any objects between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil of cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. WARNINGTo re uc: the r_sk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR OVEN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN 7"0 USE THIS OVEN WITHOUT CLOSE SUPERVISION! Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on this page. O DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE BUILT-IN SAFETY SWITCHES ON THE OVEN DOOR! The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open. WHEN CLEANING THE DOOR AND THE SURFACES THAT TOUCH THE DOOR, USE ONLY MILD, NON-ABRASIVE SOAPS OR DETERGENTS AND A SPONGE OR SOFT CLOTH_ (See the Care and Cleaning Section, page 22) If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT SEVERELY OVERCOOK FOODS. Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven. e DO NOT USE RECYCLED PAPER PRODUCTS IN YOUR OVEN. These can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite, e DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES. Overcooking could cause a fire. At the end of the cooking time, the potatoes should be slightly firm,

3 DO NOT STORE COMBUSTIBLE ITEMS (bread, cookies, etc.) IN THE OVEN, because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON. DO NOT USE WIRE TWIST_TIES IN THE OVEN. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist_ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven. DO NOT USE THE CAVITY FOR STORAGE PURPOSES. Do not leave paper products cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use_ IF A FIRE SHOULD START: KEEP THE OVEN DOOR CLOSED. o TURN THE OVEN OFF. DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD OR SHUT OFF THE POWER AT THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. SeetheGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on age - DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE IF IT HAS A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. o DO NOT IMMERSE THE ELECTRICAL CORD OR PLUG IN WATER. KEEP THE CORD AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair 6_ adjustment. TO AVOID IMPROPERLY COOKING SOME FOODS: Some foods or containers should not be used with the microwave ovem Personal injury could result. e DO NOT HEAT ANY TYPES OF BABY BOTTLES OR BABY FOOD. Uneven possibly cause personal injury. heating may occur and e DO NOT HEAT SMALL-NECKED CONTAINERS, such as syrup bottles, in the microwave oven. Liquids heated in round containers can overheat. The liquid may splash out loudly during or after heating or adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), causing harm to the oven and possible personal injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquids several times while reheating. DO NOT DEEP-FAT FRY IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. This is not a safe procedure in a confined cavity. DO NOT ATTEMPT HOME CANNING IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. It is impossible to be sure all areas of the jar have reached boiling temperature for the proper processing time. DO NOT HEAT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN: whole eggs, in the shell; water with oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glass jars. These items may explode.

4 CAUTION! TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR OVEN TO KEEP IT TROUBLE-FREE. IN GENERAL: DO NOT USE THIS OVEN FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, in the oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. o Install or locate your oven according to the instructions in this manual Be sure the oven is level e Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking. e Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. Unless you are using the oven as a timer and set the power level to "0".DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, without food in it. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. PRESERVE THE GLASS TURNTABLE: o DO NOT HEAT THE GLASS TURNTABLE EXCESSIVELY. - Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking packages (example: french fries, popcorn) to touch the glass turntable directly. Put the package on a microwave-safe dish. - Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above the glass turntable. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could break the glass turntable. o Place cookware gently on the glass turntable and handle the turntable carefully to avoid breaking it. e Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY CERTIFICATION The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN USE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN [] Location of Model Number Label... 6 [] Specifications... 6 [] IMPORTANT-Electrical Grounding Instructions... 6 [] Installation... 7 Names of the Oven Parts... 7 Setting the "Time of Day" [] Oven Control Panel... 9 [] Easy Use Chart SPECIAL FEATURES [] Quick On mregular Timer... 1 ] [] Child Lock... II GENERAL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS [] Quick Touch Cooking [] "HI-Power'/'Multi-Power" Cooking a Cooking Guide for Multi-Power Settings a Multi-Stage Cooking [] Automatic Defrost...,_ a Automatic Defrost Chart MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE CARE AND CLEANING MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE COOKING a How Your Microwave Oven Works t Getting the Best Results from Your Microwave Oven m Food Characteristics Affect Microwave Cooking n Special Techniques for Microwave Cooking a An Alphabetical List of Microwaving Shortcuts APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS n Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques m Recipes: Nachos, Stuffed Mushrooms a Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques a Recipes: White Sauce, Basic Brown Saude [] Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques [] Recipes: Vegetable Soup, Onion Soup MEAT [] Cooking Meat: General Directions [] Meat Cooking Table POULTRY [] Cooking Poultry: General Directions Poultry Cooking Table Recipes: Barbecued Chicken, Coq Au Vin, Sherried Chicken FISH AND SHELLFISH = Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions [] Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table [] Recipes: Poached Fish Fillets, Baked Whitefish Meuniere VEGETABLES [] Cooking Vegetables: General Directions [] Vegetable Cooking Table PASTA AND RICE/EGG AND CHEESE,,41-42 [] Cooking Pasta, Rice and Cereal: Tips and Techniques [] Pasta Cooking Table [] Rice Cooking Table [] Basic Scrambled Eggs [] Recipes: Basic Omelet, Eggs Benedict Spinach Ring with Cheese SANDWICHES/BREADS/CAKES [] Heating Sandwiches: Tips and Techniques [] Recipes: Beef and Tomato Pitas. Reuben Sandwiches, Ham and Egg Sandwiches [] Baking Bread: General Directions a Recipes: Apricot Walnut Bread, Banana Bread, Garlic Bread, Orange Raisin Bread, Pumpkin Bread a Convenience Cakes and Mixes: Tips and Techniques mconvenience Cakes and Mixes Cooking Table BEVERAGES mheating Beverages: Tips and Techniques a Recipes: Spicy Hot Chocolate, Irish Coffee, Orange Coffee REHEATING FOODS mgeneral Directions for Reheating a Reheating Table RECIPE INDEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SEARS SERVICE SEARS WARRANTY... Back Cover

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN Enjoy a new cooking experience from Sears. Please read this manual. It takes only a few minutes-time well spent to learn to use all the features of your microwave oven. Advice on using and caring for Sears appliances is always available at your nearest, Sears store. When you need information, be sure you have the complete model number, located on the plastic label. LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER LABEL To request service, information or replacement parts, you need to supply to Sears the complete model number of your microwave oven. Open the door to find the numbers on the front face of the cavity, as shown below. The number willlook like this: SPECIFICATIONS Power Source Power Consumption Input Current Output Power Outer Dimensions Cavity Dimensions Cavity Volume Net Weight 120V/60Hz only 1350W 12.0A 875W (IEC 705 Rating Standard) 223/4"(W)x163/8"(D)x131/2"(H) 153/8"(W)x 157i8"(D)x10s!8"(H) 1.5Cu. Ft bs NOTE: This oven is made for use only in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT- ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. A WARNING A IF YOU USE THE GROUNDING PLUG IMPROPERLY, YOU RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK. Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord. You may obtain a longer cord or extension if you are careful about using them. IF YOU USE A LONG OR EXTENSION CORD, BE SURE: o The cord or extension has the same electrical rating as the appliance. (This oven draws 12.0 ampere electrical current on 120Volts, 60Hz.) The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The longer cord or extension does not drape over a countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. Keep the electrical cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way. THREE-PRONGED (GROUNDING) PLUG

7 INSTALLATION Install your oven on a table or countertop by following these six simple steps: Step I : Remove your Kenmore Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following items: I Use & Care Manual and Cookbook 1 Glass Turntable 1 Turntable Roller Rest Your oven and its parts appear below: NAMES OF THE OVEN PARTS EASY-CLEAN PAINTED CAVITY SEE-THROUGH DOOR OVEN CONTROL PANEL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON TURNTABLE REST SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM GLASS TURNTABLE Made of special heat-resistant glass. TURNTABLE ROLLER REST

8 Step 2: Place the oven in the level location of your choice, but be sure there is at least 4 inches of space at the left side, top and rear for proper ventilation, DO NOT BLOCK THE INLET AND OUTLET OPENINGS at the rear and under the oven. Blocking these inlet and outlet openings can damage your oven, NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL YOUR OVEN OVER A RANGE, COOKTOP OR OTHER HEAT-PRODUCING APPLIANCE. NOTE: THIS OVEN IS NOT DESIGNED FOR BUILT-IN USE. Step 3: Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the oven floor. NOTE: Do not use the oven without the glass turntable and the turntable roller rest in place. Never stop the turntable from rotating. The glass turntable will rotate to the right or left. Step 4: Place the glass turntable in the center of the oven floor on top of the turntable roller rest. Be sure that the three legs in the center of the glass turntable are facing down, and that they fit into the grooves on the oven floor turntable rest. NOTE: Step 5: NEVER PLACE THE GLASS TURNTABLE IN THE OVEN UPSIDE DOWN. Place all food and food containers on this glass turntable for cooking. Plug your oven into a standard 120V. household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. Step 6: When your microwave oven is plugged in for the first time, or when power resumes after a power outage, the numbers in the display window will show "0". This means that the TIME OF DAY must be set. See the instructions below. NOTE: If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it from the 120V. outlet and then plug it back in. This unit is not designed for 50Hz. or any circuit other than a 120V./60Hz AC circuit. SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Touch STOP/CLEAR. Touch TIME OF DAY. o Touch the numbers indicating the correct time. Touch TIME OF DAY. (See also the "Easy Use Chart" for TIME OF DAY setting, page 10).

9 OVEN CONTROL PANEL Indicator Lights TIME AUTO and % POWER lights indicate which cooking operation you are using. Use to set cooking Auto Quick Touch- Use to start the quickly for fixed food quantity. Time- Selection- Used Auto Defrost in setting Defrost. time. of day. Time of Day- Use to set time Stop!Clear- Clears all previous setting if pressed before cooking starts. During cooking: touch once to stop oven; twice to stop and clear all entries except time of day, L 8 0,C10 f-1 f-i f-t 88 L_ o_ TIME I Quick OEFROS Touch POWER _J POTATO FOOD PLATE HL EE_J --ISTO,,OL STA.T A.)I BOOR RELEASE m m Display Shows: Stage light- When you set the oven STAGE i, STAGE 2 or STAGE 3 will display indicating the stage in which your oven is cooking. Window- Tme of day. Cooking time. Cooking power level, It also functions as a countdown timer when cooking. -- Quick On- Use to set cooking time quickly and directly. -- Numbers- Use to enter Time of day. the: Cooking time. Cooking power Food weight for defrost. - Power Control- Use to select power -- Start- Starts NOTE: A"beep" sounds when you touch a "pad" on the control panel, to indicate that you have entered a setting. level. the oven. cooking

10 EASY USE CHART Your new solid state control panel allows you to use your microwave oven in many ways. TIME OF DAY HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER MUL_-STAGE COOKING To set: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2, Touch TIME OF DAY. 3. Touch numbers for correct time of day, 4. Touch TIME OF DAY.* * This "locks" in the time and starts the clock running. See page 8. QUICK ON COOKING To set: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch QUICK ON. 3. Touch numbers for desired cooking time. NOTE: This function starts only after touching STOP/CLEAR. Time set available is from: I to 9 minutes. Cooking is on HI-POWER. See page 11. QUICK TOUCH COOKING To set: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch POPCORN or BAKED POTATO, BEVERAGE or FOOD PLATE. NOTE: This feature can only be used for fixed quantity. Do not leave oven unattended while popping coin. See page 12. To set: I. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME. 3. Touch numbers for desired cooking time. 4. Touch POWER CONTROL. 5. Touch numbers for desired cooking power. 6. Touch START. NOTE: It is not necessary to touch POWER CONTROL when cooking on 100% power {"HI") To set "HI-POWER" Cooking, skip steps 4 and 5 above. See page 13. CHILD LOCK To set: I. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch "0" more than 2 seconds. To cancel: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR, 2. Touch "0" more than 2 seconds. See page 11. REGULAR TIMER To set: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME. 3. Touch correct numbers for time. 4. Touch POWER CONTROL. 5. Touch "0" (power level 0). 6. Touch START, See page 11. To set: 1. Tou&h STOP/CLEAR. 2, Touch TIME. 3. Touch numbers for cooking time Stage Touch POWER CONTROL. 5. Touch number for cooking power. 6. Touch TIME. 7. Touch numbers for cooking time Stage Touch POWER CONTROL. 9. Touch number for cooking power. 10. Touch START. See page 15 AUTOMATIC DEFROST To set: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch DEFROST MEAT, POULTRY or FISH to select the appropriate Auto Defrosting Sequence. 3. Enter the weight of your food in decimal increments from 0.1 to 9.9 pounds. 4. Touch START. 5. At a beeping, turn food over by following the instructions in the manual 6. After turning food over, touch START to resume defrosting. See page

11 SPECIAL FEATURES QUICK ON The Quick On feature allows you to cook for up to 9 minutes at HI POWER by touching only 3 keypads. Here's how to do it: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch QUICK ON. 3. Touch the number for the number of minutes (1-9) you want to cook at HI POWER. The oven begins to cook immediately for the number of minutes you set or until you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR. When the oven is finished cooking, "End" displays until you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR. REGULAR TIMER Your microwave oven also has a timer to use when you are not cooking in it. When you use it as a regular timer, the display simply counts down in seconds, 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch 4. Touch 5. Touch 6. Touch STOP/CLEAR. TIME. the numbers to set the time you want to measure. POWER CONTROL. "0" (power level 0). START. The time will begin counting down in display window with no cooking or heating in the oven. When the time is over, you hear two short and one long beeps and "End" displays. CHILD LOCK Your oven has a child lockout feature that shuts off the microwave power until you cancel the lockout. To set the Child Lock: I. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch and hold '*0"for more than 2 seconds or until the "L" appears at the left in the display window. In this condition, the oven will not operate. If you touch START, "Err" will display and you will hear one long beep. To Cancel the Child Lock: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch and hold "0" for more than 2 seconds or until the "L" disappears from the display window. The oven is now ready to use. 11

12 GENERAL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK TOUCH COOKING Your microwave has a convenient quick touch cooking feature. I. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch POPCORN, BAKED POTATO, BEVERAGE or FOOD PLATE. COOKING FOOD GUIDE AMOUNT PREPARATION SPECIAL NOTES Popcorn Only one 3,5 oz. package at a time. o Follow manufacturer's directions Place popcorn package on the glass tray. Q Use only popcorn for microwave oven. Do not try to pop leftover unpopped kernels. Use popcorn packages which are made especially for microwave cooking. Popcorn popping devices are not recommended for the popcorn feature. Follow the manufacturer's directions for the proper use of packaged pop _ corn. Baked potato 1 Medium (8-10 oz.) Place in center of the oven on paper towel. Pierce potato with fork several times. After cooking let stand for 2 minutes. Beverage i Cup (8 oz.) o Place in center of the oven. No cover. Use uncovered microproof cup or mug. o Stir after reheating. Food plate 1 Serving Arrange food on microwave plate. Place meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Vent corner. NOTE: Popping times can vary for different brands of Microwave Popcorn. This sequence is designed to avoid scorching or burning the popcorn. If popping is still rapid at the end of the sequence, set time for 20 seconds more at HI power. Using other utensils for popping, such as pie plate is not recommended, because you may have much more unpopped kernels. 12

13 HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER COOKING "HI" is the highest cooking power possible with your microwave oven. It is the best setting for cooking foods that have high water content, such as water or soups or foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture, like fish, vegetables and most casseroles. WHAT YOU DO WHAT THE OVEN DOES COMMENTS/NOTES I. Touch STOP/CLEAR. The oven beeps and erases all The oven always retains the TIME settings. OF DAY. 2. Touch TIME. The Stage 1, % POWER and The oven is ready for the cooking "0 HI" display and the TIME time setting. light blinks. 3. Touch the numbers for the The cooking time (1 30) The timer is a digital clock, dividcooking time you want. displays, ed into 60 sec.; I/z min. = 30 EXAMPLE: For 6 doughnuts sec., not.5 as on a calculator. at 1 I/2 min, touch "1-3-0". NOTE: If you want to cook at HI Power. go to Step 6. Unless you change the POWER CONTROL, the oven always cooks at HI Power. 4. Touch POWER CONTROL. The % POWER light blinks. The oven is ready for your power setting, 5. Touch the number for the The present cooking time If you want to change the power power level you want. (1 30) and 80% POWER level, touch POWER CONTROL E_L_d_FPLE:"8" for 6 dough- display, again and select another power nuts. level. 6. Touch START. The oven begins cooking, counting down the time in seconds. When the cooking is finished, you hear two short and one long beeps and "End" displays. The oven shuts itself off. NOTE: To stir or turn the food during cooking, open the oven door and stir or turn the food. Close the oven door and touch START. The oven will count down the time left. 13

14 COOKING GUIDE FOR MULTI-POWER SETTINGS The "Multi-Power" feature lets you cook at the best power control for the food being cooked. POWER CONTROL HI(100%) 9 (90%) MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER (IN WATTS)* EXAMPLES o Cooking fish, vegetables and most casseroles. e Boiling water. Thickening some sauces. Cooking onions, celery and green peppers. Reheating meat slices.!7 8 (80%) 700 o Reheating precooked or prepared food. Heating sandwiches. i_'i_ 7 (70%) 615 e Cooking cheese dishes, veal. o Cooking cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes, convenience baking mixes. o Cooking quick breads and cereal products. e Cooking scrambled eggs. 6 (60%) 525 Cooking pasta. 5 (50%) 43_ Cooking Cooking soups after bringing to a boil. baked custards. Cooking whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, duckling, rib roast, sirloin roast, lamb roast, ham. 4 (40%) 350 o Cooking pork roast, corned beef, stew meat, pork chops, loin roast. o Reheat frozen convenience foods. Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or slow cooking dishes. 3 (30%) 2 (20%) o Thawing meat, poultry and seafood. Finish cooking casseroles, stews, and some sauces. Cooking small quantities of most foods. Defrost small bread items. Softening chocolate. e Heating breads, rolls, pancakes, tacos, tortillas and French toast. Clarifying butter. o Taking the chill out of fruit. e Heating small amounts of food. 1 (10%) 85 * Softening cream cheese. Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. e Standing time. Independent timer. * Approximate watts as measured by IEC 705 Rating Standard output test method. 14

15 MULTI-STAGE COOKING Multi-Stage Cooking allows you to set the oven in a first stage at one power level for one time, and then in a second and third stage, at different power levels for different times. You set all of the stages before cooking begins and the stages you have set follow in sequence automatically after you touch START. In the instructions for three-stage cooking below, we are using rice as an example. Place I cup of rice and 21/2 cups hot water in a 2-quart covered glass casserole dish. First stage: 4 min. at HI power. Second stage: 15 min. at "6" power. The following steps tell you how to set two of the three stages. To set the third stage for other recipes, follow th directions for Stage 2. When the oven is finished with the stages you have set, "End" displays and two short and one long beeps sound. The oven shuts off automatically. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes. WHAT YOU DO WHAT THE OVEN DOES COMMENTS/NOTES 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Erases all previous settings. This begins the First stage. 2. Touch TIME. "TIME" blinks and Stage I and The oven is ready for the First "0 HI" display. Stage TIME setting. m 3. Touch the numbers for the "4 00" displays (4 minutes). O First Stage TIME. EXAMPLE: 4_0-0 for rice. co 4. Touch POWER CONTROL. The "% of POWER" light blinks. The oven is ready for your "HI" displays, power setting. 5. Touch the number for the The number you have selected You have just set the First cooking power of the First displays ("HI" for the First Stage. Stage (if other than "HI"). Stage). NOTE: If you wish to stir the rice at any time, just open the microwave oven door. Then close the door and touch START to continue the multi-stage cooking. I. Touch TIME. "TIME" blinks and Stage 2 and The oven is ready for the "0 HI" display. Second Stage TIME setting. CO 2. Touch the numbers for the "15 00" displays (15 minutes). cooking time. EXAMPLE: Touch " " to set the second stage for cooked rice. L_ CO co,v 3. Touch POWER CONTROL.. Touch "6" to set the Second Stage cooking power level. The "%of POWER" light blinks. "HI" displays. " " displays. The oven operates at HI power unless you set it lower. You have just set the Second Stage. If you want to set a third Stage, repeat Steps 1 through Touch START. The oven begins to cook. "4:00" displays. When the First Stage is over, you will hear two beeps and the oven will begin the Second Stage. At the end of the first stage; open the door, add the rice and seasonings and stir. Cover the dish, place it back in the oven and close the door. Touch START. The oven will continue cooking in Stage 2. When the oven finishes both stages, you hear two short and one long beeps and "End" displays. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes. You may set the regular timer on your microwave oven for standing time. Just follow the directions on page 1 I. 15

16 AUTOMATIC DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The "Auto Defrost" feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM AUTO DEFROST: Remove any metal twist ties from packaging. e Plastic microwavable pouches need to be pierced several times with a fork. o Place food item on microwable rack or glass container. Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence to prevent them from cooking. Do not use AUTO DEFROST for less then I/4 lb. ground beef. It is helpful to freeze ground beef in doughnut shape. o Depress center of ground beef patties before freezing. o Remove thawed portions of ground beef or cubes; return remainder to oven for additional defrosting. o To reduce moisture loss, defrost meats just before cooking. o Meats with a casing, such as hot dogs and sausage, need to be pierced to let steam escape. You'll have best results defrosting meats, fish and poultry up to 9.9 Ibs. Those meat items over 6 Ibs may need more defrost time, shielding and turning. Rinse poultry and seafood in cold water after Auto Defrost cycle. Before cooking, make sure all areas of food item are totally defrosted. Remove giblets from poultry and rinse ice crystals from cavity. Pierce dense roasts with skewer to check if defrosted. o When calculating weight of food item to be defrosted, round to the nearest lower tenth decimal. For example, if meat weights 2.45 Ibs., u_e 2.4 as weight to program for Auto Defrost. o Monitor results when using Auto Defrost. If food items consistently cook at edges when defrosting, reduce the amount of weight programmed in. 16

17 AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST SEQUENCE FOOD BASE Q'_ MIN./MAX. FOOD DEFROST MEAT o BEEF... Ground beef (bulk), Round steak, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Stew Beef, Ground beef (Patties) LAMB... Chops, (1-inch thick), Rolled roast, Cubes for stew 1 lb. 0.1/9.9 lbs. e PORK... Chops, (I!>inch thick), Spareribs, Country-style ribs, Rolled roast, Sausage (bulk), Sausage (links) Hot dogs VEAL... Cutlets (I Ib, i/2-inch thick) DEFROST POULTRY * CHICKEN... Whole (under 4 Ibs), Breasts (boneless), Cut up o CORNISH HENS... Whole 1 lb. O.1/9.9 lbs., * TURKEY... Breast (under 6 lbs.) DEFROST FISH FISH... Fish fillets, Fish steak, Whole fish SHELLFISH... Lobster tails, Crabmeat, Shrimp, Scallops 1 lb. O. 1/9.9 lbs. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch DEFROST MEAT, POULTRY or FISH to select the appropriate defrosting sequence. The DEF 1 light will show, and the lbs light will blink. The display window will read "0.0". 3. Enter the weight of your food in decimal increments from 0.1 pounds to 9.9 pounds. Remember to convert ounces to tenths of a pound. For example to defrost 2 pounds 8 ounces, touch number keys "2" and "5" for 2.5 pounds. The display window will show "2.5". 4, Touch START. The oven will begin the defrosting you selected and display window will show the total defrosting time. At the end of the required time, two short and one long tone will sound and "End" will show in the display window. The oven shuts off automatically. NOTE: For more efficient defrosting results, your microwave oven uses four different output powers automatically during the defrost cycle, 17

18 AUTOMATIC DEFROST (Cont'd) EXAMPLE: To defrost 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2 pounds of Ground Beef. AUTO DEFROSTINGINSTRUCTIONS 2. Touch DEFROST MEAT. The DEF i light will show, and the Ibs light will blink. The display window will read "0.0". C.G "_ ] Qtlick Touch The benefit of this Auto Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must check the foods during the defrc_sting time For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic closed package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the foods, defrost the wrapped food for stage 2 of the defrost time. Remove the foods from the oven at the beep and remove the wrap from foods. 3. Enter weight of the ground beef by touching 2 and then "0" "2.0" will show in the display window. Quick Touch Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. 4. Touch START. The oven will begin the defrosting you selected and the display window will show the defrosting time and count down. Each sequence consists of four stages (four different powers). After the second stage is completed, five beeps will sound and the oven will continue to defrost, At this time, open the oven door, turn the food over. Close the oven door and touch START. The oven will automatically continue to count down the time left on the timer. End ] Quick Touch At the end of the required time, two short and one long beep will sound and "End" will appear in the display window. The oven shuts off automatically. 18

19 AUTO DEFROST CHART This defrosting chart is specifically for use with the "AUTO DEFROST" feature. BEEF AUTOMATIC DEFROST GUIDE m MEAT Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions Groundbeef _0ulk) Groundbeef (patties) Hamburger,patty Roundsteak Tenderloin steak Stewbeef Potroast, chuckroast Ribroast Rolledrump roast DEFROST MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,* Turn over, Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Remove thawed portions with fork, Separate remainder. Retum remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Tum over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foilat the beginning of a defrost sequence. Do not defrost less than I/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Do not defrost less than two 4 oz. patties, Depress center when freezing, Place on microwavable roast rack. Place on mierowavable roast rack. Place on microwavable Place in microwavable Place on microwavable Place on microwavable Place on microwavable roast rack. baking dish. roast rack. roast rack, roast rack. LAMB Cubesforstew Rolledroast Chops (1-inchthick) DEFROST MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Separate and rearrange. Place in microwavable Place on microwavable Place on microwavable baking dish. roast rack. roast rack. PORK Bacon Chops (I/2qnchthick) Hot dogs Spareribs Country-styleribs Sausagelinks Sausagebulk Rolledroast, boneless DEFROST MEAT Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Tum over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Separate and rearrange. Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminumfoil.* Place on microwavable roast rack, Place on microwavable roast rack. Place on microwavable roast rack. Place on microwavable roast rack. Place on microwavable roast rack. Place on microwavable roast rack. Place in microwavable baking dish. Place on microwavable roast rack, VEAL Cutlets (I Ib.,U2-inchthick) DEFROST MEAT Separate and rearrange, Place on microwavable roast rack. *NOTE: See page 24 for instructions on aluminum foil use. 19

20 AUTOMATIC DEFROST GUIDE -- POULTRY CHICKEN Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions No poultryover 5.9 Ibs. should be defrosted using AUTO DEFROST nor should any whole turkeys defrosted with this setting. Whole (under 4 Ibs.) Cup up DEFROST POULTRY Turn over (end defrost breast-sidedown).cover warmareas with aluminumfoil.' Separate pieces and rearrange. Tum over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.* Place chicken breast-side-up on microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken ispartially defrosted, Place on microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting byimmersing in cold water, Breasts Separate and turn over. Cover with Place on microwavable roast rack. Finish (boneless) waxed paper, defrosting by immersing in cold water. CORNISH HENS Whole DEFROST Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on _crowavable roast rack. Finish POULTRY aluminumfoil." defrosting by immersing in cold water, Breast(under6 Ibs.) DEFROST Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on microwavable roast rack, Finish POULTRY aluminumfoil.* defrosting by immersing in cold water. AUTOMATIC DEFROST GUIDE -- FISH AND SHELLFISH HSH Fillets Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Place in microwavable baking dish. Carefullyseparate filletsunder cold water. Steaks Whole DEFROST RSH Separate and rearrange, Tum over. Place in mierowavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Place in microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil, do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. SHELLFISH Crabmeat Break apart. Turn over. Place in microwavable baking dish. Lobstertails Shrimp DEFROST FISH Turn over and rearrange. Break apart and rearrange. Place in microwavable Place in microwavable baking dish. baking dish. Scallops Breakapart and rearrange. Place in microwavable baking dish. *NOTE: See shielding page 24 fo_"instructions on aluminum foil use. 20

21 MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE You may microwave in many more utensils than you can use on the stove or in a conventional oven. because microwaves penetrate them safely while still cooking the food. Below are listed the utensils you can safely cook with and those you must avoid. To test whether you can cook safely with a utensil not on the lists below, do the following: I, Place the utensil empty in the microwave oven. 2. Measure I cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the utensil. 3. Microwave on HI Power for I minute. 4. If the utensil is warm to touch at the end of this time, you should not use it for microwave cooking. USE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. CHINA: Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape, The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic bags ONLY FOR SHORT TIME COOK- ING. USE THESE WITH CARE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC MAY SOFTEN FROM THE HEAT OF THE FOOD. PAPER: Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave oven. METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven. METAL DECORATION: Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. CENTURA TABLEWARE: The Corning Company recornmends you NOT USE Centura tableware or some Corelle closed-handle cups for microwave cooking. ALUMINUM FOIL: Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing, Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven. WOOD: Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way. TIGHTLY CLOSED UTENSILS: Be sure to leave opening for steam to escape from closed utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly closed utensils could explode. BROWN PAPER: Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn. FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS: Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven, METAL TWIST TIES: Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire. 21

22 CARE AND CLEANING What to Clean The inside and outside of your oven. ESPECIALLY THE INNER DOOR PANEL AND THE OVEN FRONT FRAME, as shown, to keep the door area free of food or grease build-up. The glass turntable. Wipe up spills before removing it. Then remove the turntable, as shown, and wash by hand or in the dishwasher. \ NOTE: Be sure the turntable instructions. is clean when you bake directly on it. The cookbook section provides special The turntable roller rest and oven floor to avoid excessive noise when the turntable turns during cooking. Cooking vapors collect during use, but in no way affect the oven bottom surface or roller rest wheels. The control panel. After cleaning touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any accidental entries. How to Clean Use a wet paper towel to wipe up spills inside the oven. Use a soft cloth and a warm (not hot), mild detergent solution. Rinse well and wipe dry with a soft cloth. NEVER USE ROUGH POWDERS OR PADS, LIKE STEEL WOOL. When to Clean Immediately after spills occur, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Wipe spatters or spills with a wet paper towel. Weekly or more often, if needed, for the whole oven, removing the glass turntable and the turntable roller rest to clean the oven floor where the turntable fits. 22

23 INTRODUCTIONTO MICROWAVECOOKING How Your Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves. Your microwave oven is constructed to take advantage of microwave energy. The magnetron tube in the oven converts electricity into mcirowave energy, sending microwaves into the cooking area through openings in the side of the oven. These microwaves reflect off the metal walls of the oven, because microwaves cannot penetrate metal. For this reason, you should not use metal utensils for cooking in a microwave oven. Microwave energy can penetrate glass, paper, whicker and microwavable cooking dishes. The microwaves do not heat the utensils, although they may become hot from the heat of the food. Microwaves are attracted to the moisture in foods and cause the water molecules to vibrate million times per second. This process is called absorption. As the water molecules vibrate, they rub against each other, producing friction and heating the food. In the same way, we can create heat when we rub our hands together. Just think how hot your hands would get if you rubbed them together at 2,450 times per second! The microwave oven is a safe appliance. When you open the door, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Also, by the time the microwave energy has made the food hot, the microwaves have completely disappeared. Getting the Best Results from Your Microwave Oven Keep an eye on things. The recipes in this cookbook have been put together carefully, but you still need to pay attention to the food as it cooks. Your microwave oven has a light inside that turns on when the oven is operating so you can check the food as it cooks. Directions in the recipes to stir, turn over or rearrange the food will promote even and speedy cooking. Many factors affect cooking time. The range of cooking times given in the recipes can be affected by the temperature of the food when you put it in the oven: cold or room temperature. Cold food will take longer to cook than warm food. The amount of electricity available on very cold or very hot days can cause the food to cook more slowly. At the lower end of the time range, the food may seem undercooked, but the food continues to cook even after you remove it from the oven. Overcooking can ruin the food, so add extra cooking time cautiously. Undercooking is better than overcooking. Some of the recipes, especially those for breads, cakes and meats, suggest that you remove the food when it is slightly undercooked. This suggestion is not a mistake. The food continues to cook because the heat trapped within the outer parts of the food gradually travels inward. As you gain experience with your microwave oven, you will become better able to estimate the best cooking and standing times for various foods. Food Characteristics Affect Microwave Cooking Quantity: The greater the volume of the food, the longer it takes to cook. In general, when you double a recipe, you increase cooking time by almost 50 percent. When you cut a recipe in half, you reduce cooking time by 40 percent. Density: Light, porous food, such as cakes and breads, cook more quickly than heavy, dense food, such as roasts, potatoes and casseroles. Height: Any areas of the food near the top of the oven will cook more quickly and may need to be turned over or covered with a small amount of aluminum foil to prevent drying out or burning. Shape and Size: For more even cooking, choose foods that are similar in size and shape. Arrange food so that thin pieces or ends are near the center of the dish and thicker pieces are near the outside. Sugar, Fat and Salt: Food with high sugar, fat and salt content will cook faster than food low in these ingredients. 23

24 Special techniques for Microwave Cooking Browning: Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. If you want to achieve an appealing brown color for foods cooked a shorter time, you may brush the meat with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce. Covering: If you cover the food, you will trap heat and steam and the food will cook more quickly. Use a lid or plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Remember that the lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking, so handle them carefully. Waxed paper can prevent the food from spattering in the oven and will help retain heat. Waxed paper, napkins or paper towels are good coverings to use when warming bread items. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels. Spacing: IndMdual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes and hors d'oeuvres will cook more evenly if you place them in a circular pattern at least an inch apart. Stirring: Stirring the food blends the flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. AIways stir from the outside toward the center of the dish, because the food at the outside of the dish heats first. Turning Over: Larger sized foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned over so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops. Arrangement: Do not stack the food, but arrange in a single layer in the dish to permit more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish and vegetables toward the outer edge of the baking dish. These thicker portions will receive more microwave energy and the food will cook more evenly. Testing for Doneness: Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness. Follow the recipes in the cookbook for more specific information. Standing Time: The food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. Usually you need to cover the food during standing time to retain the heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of the food will rise about 10 F. during standing time. Shielding: To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking. ALWAYS KEEP FOIL AT LEAST I INCH FROM OVEN WALLS to prevent arcing. Piercing: To prevent them from bursting, pierce the shell, skin or membrane of foods before cooking. Foods that require piercing include: yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash. An Alphabetical List of Microwaving Shortcuts Below is a list of foods you may not have considered microwaving. You can save both time and taste by following the directions given. Almonds, toasting: Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shallow baking dish. Add I tsp. butter or margarine per I/2 cup of nuts. Cook uncovered 2 min. to 3 min. at HI power, or until light brown, stirring every minute. Bacon, cooking: e Place bacon slices on double-thick paper towel on a paper plate and cover with a paper towel. Cook 45 sec. to I min. per slice at HI power or until crisp. If you want to save the drippings, cook bacon on a rack in a microwavable dish. Bread/Rolls, warming: Wrap bread or rolls in a napkin or place in a napkin-lined wicker basket. Cook uncovered 15 sec. to 30 sec. at Power Control 8, or until bread or rolls feel warm. 24

25 Butter/Margarine, Melting: o Place butter or margarine in a custard cup or glass measuring cup. Cook covered at HI power until melted. Butter/Margarine/Cream Cheese, Softening: o Unwrap and place on a serving plate. Cook uncovered at Power Control 1, checking at 20 second intervals, Caramels, Melting: Combine one 14-oz. pkg. of caramels and 2 Tbsp. of water in a 4-cup glass measuring cup. Cook uncovered 11/2 rain. to 2 min. at Power Control 7, or until melted, stirring every minute. Chips/Pretzels, Freshening if Stale: Place chips or pretzels in a napkin-lined wicker basket. o Cook uncovered about 30 sec. per cup at HI power, or until snacks feel warm. Let stand a few minutes to cool before serving. Chocolate Squares or Pieces, melting: Place chocolate squares/pieces in a custard cup or glass bowl. o Cook uncovered at Power Control 7. I sq. chocolate or i c. pieces takes I rain. to 11/2 rain. 2 sq. chocolate or 2 c. pieces takes 1]/2 min. to 2 rain. Stir until smooth. Cocoa, hot: Place I or 2 tsp. each of cocoa powder and sugar in an 8-oz. mug. Gradually add 6 oz. of milk, stirring to blend. Cook uncovered I rain. to 11/2 rain. at Power Control 8, or until hot, stirring once. Coconut, toasted: Place unsweetened, flaked or grated coconut in a 9-inch glass pie plate, Cook uncovered 11/2 rain. to 2 rain. at Power Control 7, or until light brown, stirring every minute. Coffee, instant: Put 6 oz. of water into a microwavable cup or mug. Cook uncovered I rain. to ] I/2 min. at HI power, or until hot. Stir in coffee. Syrup or Honey, heated: Place syrup or boney in a glass pitcher. Cook uncovered at HI power until warm 1 c. syrup or honey takes I rain. to 11/2 min. Stir once. Water, boiling: Put I cup of water in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Cook uncovered 2 min. to 21/2 rain. at HI power, or until boiling. 25